Page 2 - Parts Included • Tools Needed • Unpacking the Unit; USE 2 PEOPLE; TOOLS NEEDED FOR UNPACKING & INSTALLATION:; products or services.; For Winegard Warranty Information:; Attn: Technical Services; If using knife to open
2 Parts Included • Tools Needed • Unpacking the Unit 1 Dome 1 base with electronics, dish, dual LNBF *Aftermarket versions also include all mounting hardware and cabling required for a single receiver installation PARTS INCLUDED*: USE 2 PEOPLE when removing the unit from the carton. ! DO NOT PAINT D...
Page 3 - FIGURE 1; Quick Reference Guide; This model is PRESET for DIRECTV receivers.; If you have a; or; receiver, you must change; Install in DRY conditions only!; RoadTrip Minimax; FIGURE 2; MUST face REAR; TO CHANGE SWITCH SETTINGS FOR DISH
3 DISH NETWORK HYBRID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 = UP 1 = D O W N KEY BELL TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FIGURE 1 4. After selecting location for unit (see Step 2), place the unit on the centerline of the vehicle. 5. Position base so that cables exit toward the rear of vehicle. The distance from the edge of the roof to...
Page 4 - Cable entry installation —; NICKS OR CUTS IN WIRING JACKET MAY
4 7. Clean roof area where the base feet will be attached to the roof. Do not erase your marks! 8. Put approved sealant in the areas marked for the base feet. Place base feet on top of the sealant and screw down with the (3) #10 screws for each foot. 9. After all base feet are secured to roof, put s...
Page 5 - Connecting TWO receivers; the switch shown in figure 7 below.; Use your on-screen guide to; without the dish finding the signal.; Operating the RoadTrip
5 STEPS 2 & 3 TWO GROUND WIRES 1 FROM VEHICLE 1 BLACK WIRE FROM SATELLITE DISH STEPS 4 & 5 RED POWER WIRE FROM DISH STEPS 6 &7 +12 V FROM VEHICLE ON/OFF ROCKER SWITCH WITH LIGHT ( Shown in OFF position. ) FIGURE 7 Connecting TWO receivers 1. Connect the coax cable coming from the antenna...
Page 6 - Basic RoadTrip Minimax Antenna Wiring; TV; DIRECTV must be set to the “two” satellite, oval dish; programming
6 Basic RoadTrip Minimax Antenna Wiring TV RECEIVER 120V POWER SAT IN POWER 12VDC RoadTrip Minimax ANTENNA COAX COAX DIRECTV must be set to the “two” satellite, oval dish setting. In some cases, the two satellite option may not be available. When this happens, use the three satellite option. Refer t...
Page 7 - satellite when a channel is selected with your remote control.; Your Winegard automatic; strength and may cause damage to the antenna.
7 If a switch other than SW64 appears, or you have an X in one of the boxes below the satellites, repeat Check Switch Steps. 5. your system is now set up to toggle between satellites. It will automatically move to the correct satellite when a channel is selected with your remote control. NOTE: Once ...
Page 8 - to find a satellite or it never moves.; PROBLEM; With DIRECTV, the dish will find the alternate; Troubleshooting
8 The RoadTrip Minimax antenna does not attempt to find a satellite or it never moves. The dish never stops on any of the signals that it sees. 1. Check +12 V wires at unit to verify the quick disconnect is locked into the socket.2. Make sure the RoadTrip Minimax antenna is plugged in. PROBLEM SOLUT...
Page 9 - Appendix A Satellite Coverage Maps and Receiver Compatibility; PROGRAMMING; no coverage of the 129
9 Appendix A Satellite Coverage Maps and Receiver Compatibility A.1 DISH NETWORK PROGRAMMING The RoadTrip Minimax antenna will operate with most DISH Network receivers. Winegard does not recommend using receivers with hard drives not recommended by the manufactuer for mobile applications. Winegard r...
Page 10 - DISH NETWORK; DISH NETWORK 72° SATELLITE USES THE; If neither DISH Network Standard Mode
10 DISH Network satellite 129 ° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).* DISH Network satellite 61.5 ° coverage area (Dotted area indicates coverage).* *Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage. *Coverage maps are for reference only and do not guarantee coverage. DI...
Page 12 - Features and specifications; • Depending on programming, can access DISH; Specifications & Warranty; WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY; RETURN AUTHORIZATION POLICY; SATELLITE RECEIVER WARRANTY
12 Features and specifications • One button operation• Supports up to 2 single or 1 dual receiver.• Depending on receiver type and location, you can access satellites DISH Network 129°, 119°, 110° or 61.5° DIRECTV 119° or 101° BELL TV 91° or 82° • Depending on programming, can access DISH NETWORK’s ...